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Vehicle Lighting Glare Research - Phase 2

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Oct 2026 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned Phase 2 research into glare from vehicle headlamps. This is a research services requirement focused on understanding vehicle lighting glare. The Department is based in London, and the stated delivery scope covers the United Kingdom as well as Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The work is relevant to research organisations and specialist consultancies working on vehicle safety, lighting, vision or transport-related research. The procurement is a service rather than a purchase of vehicles or lighting equipment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Apollo Vehicle Safety Limited, an SME. The award was made on 13 October 2026, with the contract running from 14 October 2026 to 31 January 2028. The awarded value is £394,990.80. The Department for Transport used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender response deadline was 14 September 2026. This was a single research requirement, and the award records one supplier. The stated evaluation basis and detailed participation requirements are not included in the procurement information provided.

This award shows that the Department for Transport buys specialist research into vehicle headlamp glare through call-offs from a dynamic purchasing system, and that an SME can win work of this kind. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable capability to investigate vehicle lighting glare and deliver research relevant to vehicle safety and transport policy. Firms with experience in lighting or vision research, vehicle safety testing, evidence analysis and clear reporting would be well placed to make a case, particularly where they can work across the broad geographic scope described. The award does not establish a required accreditation or a specific technical method, so suppliers should focus on substantiated expertise and capacity to deliver a defined research project for the Department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Lighting Glare Research - Phase 2

Notice Description

Research into vehicle headlamp glare

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5ac2eb0-ee02-4f24-9b0e-c50f2874b769
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0534fe3-336c-44c6-8032-9f9fe45bb5ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£394,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APOLLO VEHICLE SAFETY LIMITED

Further Information

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